The Miracle Worker

May 12-21, 2017

by William Gibson

Directed by Brant Russell

A Queens Theatre Production

Tickets: $42Members: $35Rear Side: $25

Helen Keller lives in a prison of silence and darkness. As a last chance before she is institutionalized, her parents contact Annie Sullivan, a dedicated teacher. As Sullivan struggles to reach Helen, she must also confront the obstacles in Helen's family: a domineering father, a heartbroken mother and a resentful son. The Miracle Worker is the powerful true story of one of the most inspirational figures of all time.

See schedule below for ASL Interpretation and Audio Description Performances

What is audio description?Audio description is a live verbal commentary that tells visually impaired theatre-goers what is happening on the stage during the parts of the performance where there is no dialogue. The description does not interfere with the performance in any way for audience members. It provides verbal descriptions of actions, costumes, scenery, and other visual elements of a so that anyone who is blind or has low vision can follow the plot fully and independently. The description does not interfere with the performance in any way for audience members. It provides verbal descriptions of actions, costumes, scenery, and other visual elements of a so that anyone who is blind or has low vision can follow the plot fully and independently.

How does audio description work?The trained describer sits in a soundproof booth or box in the theatre and explains what is happening on stage. Visually impaired theatre-goers are equipped with a headset or earpiece before the performance and the description is relayed from the booth to the headset/ear-piece via an infrared or radio sound system. Visually impaired theatre-goers are equipped with a headset or earpiece before the performance and the description is relayed from the booth to the headset/ear-piece via an infrared or radio sound system.

Cast

PercyDavid Austin

Captain KellerMike Boland*

Kate KellerHolly Ann Butler*

Aunt EvSarah Folkins

*The actors employed in this production are members of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States.